SUCCESS STORIES - EXECUTIVE SEARCH - HOTEL/GAMING

Accommodations Plus International

Accomodations Plus International retained HVS Executive Search to secure a Regional Director of Operations to oversee the Northeast region of the U.S. The position was to be based out their corporate office in Lindenhurst, New York.

B.R. Guest Restaurants, Chief People Officer

HVS Executive Search was retained by B.R. Guest Restaurants to identify a senior HR professsional who possessed both the leadership skills and human resources expertise specifically within the chain restaurant and hotel industries.

KBK 85 Ventures, Sr. Vice President Hotel Operations

KBK 85 Ventures is a Vancouver-based holding company with a variety of portfolio businesses, including the Plaza 500 hotel in Vancouver. They were in need of a seasoned hotel operator, with capabilities in marketing, due diligence and asset management to support the company’s plans for expansion.

Club Quarters, Corporate Director of Revenue

Club Quarters is a privately-held hospitality company that caters to business travellers and operates with a unique business model. The company was in need of a talented Corporate Director of Revenue to provide enhanced structure and leadership in the revenue management department.

White Lodging Services, Regional VP Operations

White Lodging Services is a leading owner, operator and developer of branded hotels in the United States. Winners of countless awards, they are preferred partners of Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide. White Lodging Services was seeking a Regional VP of Operations to oversee a portfolio of select services hotels across Arizona, Colorado and Las Vegas.

Pavilions Resorts, Vice President Sales & Marketing

HVS Executive Search Hong Kong places Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Pavilions Resorts.

IK Hotel Management, Director Human Resources

IFK Hotel Management, an independent company specialising in the management of hotels and hotel complexes in the Russian Federation, retained HVS Executive Search for their search for a Director of Human Resources.

Hilton Worldwide, Regional Head Brand Management – Focused Service

HVS Executive Search was retained by Hilton Worldwide to identify a Brand Management executive for their focused service division outside the Americas.

Hilton Worldwide, Director Real Estate & Asset Management

Hilton Worldwide retained HVS Executive Search to conduct a global search for a Director Real Estate & Asset Management to maximize the long-term value of their international real estate investments and optimize annual EBITDA.

Bristol Buenaventura, General Manager

The Bristol Buenavenutra is a luxury resort located in the exclusive Buenavenutra region of Panama. HVS was retained to secure a General Manager with luxury resort experience.

Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Director of Human Resources

HVS Executive Search Moscow helped Kempinski Hotels secure and place the Director of Human Resources at the Baltschug Kempinski Hotel located in the heart of Moscow.

Vice President Portfolio Analysis & Business Intelligence – Host Hotels & Resorts

Due to an internal promotion HVS was retained to identify and secure a Vice President of Portfolio Analysis & Business Intelligence responsible for leading Host’s financial analytics function, which is used to drive profitability of owned assets and provide for more informed business decision making.

Managing Director - Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay is an independent luxury hotel which was purchased by Northview Hotel Group and its investors. Upon a 20 million dollar renovation the hotel received its 4 Diamond designation. The property is located in the Florida Keys and is considered one of the best family resorts in the region. Northview Hotel Group was looking for a new Managing Director who had experience running remote luxury resorts.

General Manager - Roslyn Claremont Hotel

The Roslyn Claremont Hotel is an independent luxury property located in the town of Roslyn, New York. The owner and developer, Alex Lari, wanted to hire an experienced General Manager after a family member left the position in the spring of 2009.

Director of Human Resources - IFK Hotel Management

IFK Hotel Management is an independent company specialising in the management of hotels and hotel complexes located in the Russian Federation. IFK Hotel Management, formed in 2008, is a representative of the international hotel operator Golden Tulip Hospitality Group. The group offers a collection of three to five star hotels ranging from traditional city and airport hotels to extended stay accommodation and resorts.

Director of Human Resources - Baltschug Kempinski Moscow

HVS Executive Search Moscow was asked to conduct a search to fill the Director of Human Resources position. The major requirements of this position were: experience in Moscow or Saint Petersburg leading the HR function for a 4-5 star international chain property; intimate knowledge of staffing and training; fluency in English; and a working knowledge of the Russian labour and immigration laws.

Director - Real Estate & Asset Management - Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a worldwide search for a Director - Real Estate & Asset Management to maximize the long-term value of Hilton’s international real estate investments and optimize annual EBITDA.

Broker - HREC (Hospitality Real Estate Counselors)

HVS was instructed to indentify brokers who had been let go in the recent economic downturn and to also identify brokers who might be interested in the HREC business platform.

General Manager - Serena Hotel Dushanbe

Serena Hotels, renowned for their non-conventional approach to choosing property locations, was building a city hotel in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. HVS Executive Search Moscow was commissioned to conduct a Search for the General Manager of the property. The location presented an additional challenge, since Dushanbe is not on the primary target list of hospitality executives.

Director Technical Services - Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a worldwide search for a Director Technical Services to direct and manage the design and development activities relating to the hotels and residences.

CFO - IFK Hotel Management

A newly created management company, IFK Hotel Management, hired HVS Executive Search to find a CFO. Tasks were: to create a finance department, set up the accounting system and financial reporting, and take part in financing search for future projects. Requirements were: hospitality industry experience, international company exposure, and a command of fluent English.

CEO - Stein Management Company

HVS Executive Search was retained to source a CEO for Stein Management Company, based in Barcelona. This position has full responsibility for the successful running of the hotels including oversight of hotel operations, sales and marketing, and development of other management opportunities.

General Manager - Grand Hotel Bahia

The Compañía de las Islas Occidentales retained HVS Executive Search to conduct an international search for a top calibre General Manager.

Regional Director Sales & Marketing – Russia and CIS - Concorde Hotels

It was natural for Concorde Hotels to turn to HVS Executive Search Moscow to find the proper candidate for this position because of our reputation, our familiarity with the Russian hotel market and our global outlook.

General Manager - Lotte Hotel - Moscow

HVS Executive Search – Moscow was contracted to source candidates for the position. The skill set required was rather specific – 5-star branded and non-branded background, experience in hotel openings in major cities in Russia/CIS, along with an international outlook.

Director Sales and Marketing - Reval Hotel Sonya

HVS Executive Search Moscow was asked to conduct search for a Director of Sales and Marketing for the opening Reval Hotel Sonya because of our acknowledged familiarity with the local market, and our global outlook.

Director Development - Russia - Hilton Hotels

HVS Executive Search Moscow was rather successful in securing the candidate to place into the 1st Development Director – Russia & CIS position, and our candidate had already made a considerable contribution to the company.

Project Director London - Marriott International

As the client preferred a local hire, a UK-wide search was undertaken to find a new Project Director with the prerequisite hotel project management experience.

Vice President of Development – Americas - Jumeirah Group

As Jumeirah is rapidly becoming a global leader in the luxury hotel sector, they needed a head of development with extensive experience and an exceptional reputation to carry their banner into the new territories.

General Manager - Crowne Plaza, Caserta

The Coppola family retained HVS Executive Search to conduct an international search for a top calibre General Manager.

Director Development – Russia - Hilton Hotels

HVS Executive Search Moscow was commissioned to conduct a search for a Director of Development - Russia, drawing on its regional expertise in the hospitality market.

Director Development – Russia - Starwood Hotels

HVS was asked to conduct a search for a Director of Development - Russia, drawing on its regional expertise in the Russian hospitality market.

VP Acquisitions and Development - HEI Hotels and Resorts

HVS Executive Search was appointed to recruit a VP of Acquisitions and Development to be based in the HEI offices in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Vice President Human Resources - Benchmark Hospitality International

Benchmark Hospitality International hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a national search for a Vice President of Human Resources to be responsible for all human capital issues.

Development Directors, Latin & South America - Global Hyatt Corporation

HVS Executive Search’s task was to find appropriate candidates that were already familiar with the markets Hyatt wanted to focus on.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing - twenty4seven hotels

The company had reached a stage were they needed an executive who could build the foundation for the marketing, sales, and revenue management functions.

Director Development Spain & Portugal - Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a national search for a Development Director to oversee the development for the group in Spain & Portugal for all Hilton brands.

Director Technical Services - Rezidor Hotel Group

The Director Technical Services is responsible for enforcing design and construction standards and monitoring construction activities from the pre-design stage through to hotel opening.

Golf Director - Volturno Golf, Naples (Italy)

HVS Executive Search focused the search in Europe and targeted Golf Directors with strong commercial and administrative skills who had already managed at least one 18-hole golf course and who had previous golf development project management experience.

Chief Executive Officer - Swiss Development Group

SDG hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a European search for a CEO to manage the Geneva office and recruit the executive team.

Vice President - Archon Hospitality

A global search was undertaken to find an individual who would play a critical role in the oversight of more than $2 billion in hospitality related investments.

Principal - Elysian Hotels

Originally conducting a Managing Director search for the opening of the Elysian Hotel Chicago, Elysian decided to hire one of our candidates as a Principal of the parent company.

Regional Vice President/General Manager - Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont retained HVS to find a new RVP/General Manager for the namesake property of the brand. The hotel was celebrating its 75th Anniversary and its previous RVP was retiring after 25 years of service.

VP Market Planning & Feasibility - The Americas - Hyatt Hotels Resorts

This position was a new role at Hyatt and Hyatt's development leadership was looking for strong analytic skills. HVS' efforts were concentrated on the major hotel chains as well as consulting and feasibility firms.

Chief Accounting Officer - JF Capital Advisors, New York, NY

HVS Executive Search was appointed to recruit a Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting to be based in JF Capital's New York City offices. The position required a significant background in hospitality financial management, asset management and auditing.

President - AMD Hospitality Management, Inc.

HVS concentrated its search on senior level operations and development executives with exposure to independent luxury hotels. The strategic goal is to use JRK's present portfolio and its access to its private equity fund to expand the hotel portfolio.

Director Human Resources - Maxima Hotels

HVS Moscow was retained to conduct a Search for a Director of Human Resources to address the company’s needs with respect to employee development, motivation and training systems.

SVP Human Resources and Administration - Davidson Hotel Company

Davidson Hotel Company sought an HR professional who understood not only the technicalities of the field but could also continue to foster their corporate culture as a top employer.

General Manager - Holiday Inn Resort Naples

HVS Executive Search was appointed to recruit a General Manager to oversee all general management activities for this 4* resort with around 300 rooms, an 18-hole golf course and extensive F&B facilities.

Project Director - Marriott International

As one of Marriott International’s European Project Directors was returning to the United States with the company, the need for a new European Project Director arose, in order to handle the growing number of new build, conversion, and renovation projects within the EMEA region.

President - Potomac Hospitality

The ownership of Potomac came to HVS Executive Search to find someone who can develop and implement a plan focused on opportunistic acquisition of hotels. Potomac and their parent company where in a good position, but needed the right kind of person to take the helm.

Development Project Manager Franchise - UK and Ireland - Hilton Hotels Corporation

Hilton Hotels Corporation hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a national search for a Development Project Manager to oversee the development and construction of all new-build and conversion projects for all Hilton brands in the UK & Ireland.

Corporate Vice President – Marketing - Club Quarters Hotel Company

Club Quarters retained HVS Executive Search to recruit a senior strategic marketing executive to fill a newly role of Corporate Vice President – Marketing.

Senior Director Development, Spain - Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Madrid

Starwood Hotels and Resorts retained HVS Executive Search to conduct a search for a Senior Director Development, Spain to drive the company’s expansion through the sourcing and conclusion of opportunities for new hotels in Spain and the region.

Vice President Marketing - Korston Group

HVS Executive Search was appointed to find a professional to head the large existing marketing, PR and communications structure within Korston. This had to be a person with experience building strong brands, reorganizing departments, and having a service-orientated and international business outlook.

Director of Human Resources - The Plaza New York

The Plaza New York hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a national search for a Director of Human Resources for The Plaza in New York City.

Regional Vice President/General Manager - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a national search for a Regional Vice President/General Manager for the Pacific Northwest, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Hotel Acquisitions Manager - Invesco Real Estate

Invesco Real Estate hired HVS Executive Search London to conduct a search for a Hotel Acquisitions Manager to join their growing European team.

Project Manager - Rezidor Hotel Group

Facing an ever increasing project pipeline, the Technical Services team was in need of a German speaking Project Manager to handle hotel new build and renovation projects in the German speaking markets.

Development Consultant - Marriott, Turkey

HVS Executive Search was appointed to recruit a Development Consultant to assist in the development activity of the group in Turkey. This position is responsible for representing Marriott in the region with a remit to generate new development opportunities for the company’s family of brands.

Development Consultant - Marriott, Former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria & Romania

Recognising the development opportunities in the region of former Yugoslavia and Greece, Marriott appointed HVS to search for a Development Consultant in order to handle all expansion for the group in this region.

General Manager - Barvikha Luxury Village Hotel

As a result of an extensive worldwide search, Hiren Prabhakar was selected to manage the opening of this luxury hotel. Hiren comes from Warsaw, Poland, where he was most recently Regional Development Director and Opening General Manager for IBB Hotels, a European hotel group.

VP Development UK & Ireland - Hilton Hotels Corporation

To assist in this effort Hilton retained the services of HVS Executive Search to source a Vice President Development, UK & Ireland. The position holds responsibility for developing brands such as Hilton Garden Inn in this key market.

General Manager - The Plaza New York

Shane Krige was selected as General Manager. Previously, Shane was Managing Director of the five-star Mansion At Turtle Creek in Dallas. Prior to that, he opened a number of Ritz-Carlton’s, including Washington DC which had a residential component. Our clients have also retained us to recruit the executive committee positions at The Plaza.

Chief Executive Officer - Foxwood's Resort & Casino

After recruiting and interviewing a short list as well as internal candidates, John O’Brien was promoted from Chief Financial officer to President at Foxwoods. The search for President at MGM Foxwoods is ongoing.

Chief Operating Officer - HEI Hotels & Resorts

After a national search, HEI selected Ted Darnall who had recently stepped down as President of Starwood’s Real Estate Division Group. Prior to Starwood, Ted was one of the key executives who had established Interstate as one of the best management companies in the United States.

Senior Vice President, Development - Global Hyatt Select Division

A nationwide search was conducted and Chris Ivy, Regional Vice President Development at Marriott was hired as Senior Vice President Development of Global Hyatt Select Division.

Chief Operating Officer/General Manager - Hooters Casino Hotel

Mr. Gregg took over as COO/GM in October of 2006. A new marketing plan has been created and implemented including a strong focus on attracting woman and couples to the property. The new leadership has reinvigorated the employees and brought a renewed spirit to the property. Under Mr. Gregg’s leadership first quarter year-over-year results showed a 16% increase in net revenue, and a $5M increase in operating income.

Director Business Development - Rezidor Hotel Group, Scandinavia

Rezidor Hotel Group hired HVS Executive Search to conduct a regional search for a Director Business Development to oversee all development for Rezidor in Scandinavia.

The Jinjiang Inn Company - Christopher Sheldon

The Jinjiang Inn Company is China's fastest growing hotel brand. Jinjiang Inn operates in the economy hotel sector and is a subsidiary of Jinjiang International.